It finally happened — Lebrón vs Galán in a high-stakes semi-final… and it got tense.

In Episode 19 of The Off-Court Podcast, Hug and Conner dive into all the drama from the Valladolid P2, including the headline moment: Lebrón finally takes down his former partner Galán after five straight losses — and the tension was real.

Also in this episode:
🔥 Plaza Mayor’s electric energy and brutal court conditions
🏥 Delfi’s injury and Bea Gonzalez’s emotional reaction
💥 Guerrero & Leal’s continued tear through the rankings
🏆 Tapia’s MVP-worthy performance and Coello’s historic 24th title — at home no less

One of the most chaotic, high-speed tournaments of the season — and we’re breaking it all down.

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro & Catch up
3:45 – Initial Vibes: Too Fast and Too Hot?
13:21 – Delfi Brea Picks up an Injury in Semis
15:04 – Ones to Watch: Guerrero & Leal Rampage
18:36 – Do Pairings Split Ways Too Fast?
19:54 – The Lebrón–Galán BEEF
27:47 – Chingotto/Galán vs Stupa/Lebrón Semi-Final Showdown
46:15 – Women’s Final
53:22 – Men’s Final

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The streak is over! After nine straight final defeats, Chingotto and Galán finally take down Coello and Tapia in the Rome Major final — and in serious style. In this episode, Hug and Conner break down all the major storylines from one of the most iconic stops on the Premier Padel tour.

We dive deep into the Rome final tactics: Galán’s domination on the smash, Chingo’s MVP-worthy consistency, and how they neutralised Coello’s pressure game. Plus, we get into the women’s final, where Gemma and Delfi outclassed the world No.1s Ari and Paula with smart lobbing, court control, and that silky bajada.

Also in this episode:

Guerrero & Leal's breakout run

Smash Boys knocked out early — was it poor form or just smart strategy?

Sara Errani’s debut and what it means for tennis crossovers

The best point of the tournament — frame-by-frame breakdown

⏱️ Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro & Catch up
7:29 - 3 Players injured during Rome Major
9:28 - Tolito & Garrido Team Up?!
13:00 - The Best Tournament in Premier Padel?
17:14 - Gurrero / Leal RAMPAGE!
23:36 - Cardona / Augsburger EARLY EXIT
27:21 - PRO Tennis Player Joins Premier Padel
29:54 - Stupa Lebron vs Chingalan Semi Final Showdown
43:12 - Women’s Final
53:50 - Men’s Final
1:10:52 - If Coello and Tapia Split… Who are they picking?

🎧 Hit play to relive Rome’s best padel moments!
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This week, we break down all the drama, chaos, and standout moments from the Buenos Aires P1 — a tournament that somehow broke attendance records and broke down… literally.

💥 From shattered glass on the main court to matches being delayed and played behind closed doors, we dig into why this was one of the most poorly organised Premier Padel events of the season.

We also cover:

🔹 Chingotto & Galán dropping out after a brutal schedule

🔹 Stupa & Lebrón’s tense quarter-final loss — was Lebrón too fired up?

🔹 Upsets from Momo Sanz and Jofre Arroyo

🔹 Coello & Tapia’s dominant run (again!)

🔹 How 16,000 fans STILL turned up despite all the chaos

Was this tournament a total mess… or just part of the wild world of pro padel? We get into it.👇 Let us know your take in the comments – was Lebrón out of line, or just passionate?📍

Timestamps:

0:00 - 7:44 - Intro & Catch up

7:45 - 20:51 - Premier Padel NEED to FIX this

20:52 - 35:58 - Tournament Highlights

35:59 - 42:30 - Women’s Final

42:31 - 52:29 Men’s Finals

52:30 - 56:09 - Outro

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The underdogs showed up and the hierarchy got shaken — welcome to our full breakdown of the Asuncion P2!

In this episode, we dive into the tournament’s biggest surprises and statement wins:

🏆 Chingotto & Galán claim their third title of the season, taking down the fiery Cardona/Augsburger duo with tactics, calm, and Chingo’s lethal vibora.

👑 Bea González & Claudia Fernández win their first Premier Padel title together, outplaying Triay & Brea in a high-drama women’s final.

🔥 We talk Diestro & Esbrí’s wild semifinal run, Coello & Tapia’s stumble, and Lebrón’s quarterfinal meltdown.

🎾 Is the gap closing at the top? Are Carburger being figured out? Are Bea & Claudia ready to stay?

We also talk through what this means for the race to #1 in both the men’s and women’s circuits.

🎧 Tap in for our full analysis, reactions, and a few spicy takes along the way.

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — who impressed you most at Asuncion

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Time stamps:

0:00 - Intro & Catch up
7:07 - New No.1 in Premier Padel
9:19 - Diestro & Esbri’s Wild Ride to Semi Finals
19:15 - Lebron’s Frustrations Grow
30:17 - Do Premier Padel Need to fix this?
33:45 - Di Nenno Tello makes ANOTHER Semi’s
36:53 - Women’s Finals
46:37 Men’s Finals
1:04:12 - Outro

There's a small break in the Premier Padel calendar... But that doesn't stop The Off-Court Podcast! Conner and Hug rank the top Men's & Women's pairings on their performance so far during the 2025 Premier Padel Season.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:39 - Top Men's Ranking
39:05 - Top Women's Ranking
01:02:13 - Outro

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The 2025 Brussels P2 delivered serious drama — comebacks, rivalries, and statement performances.

In this episode, we break down all the biggest stories from Belgium:

• Coello & Tapia rally after a poor first set to claim the title
• Galán’s intensity nearly carries Chingotto to a massive upset
• Tapia hits godmode when it matters most
• Does Galán need a new partner?
• Sánchez & Josemaría end Triay/Brea’s winning streak and look ready to retake No.1
• 16-year-old Martina Calvo reaches the quarterfinals — the future is here
• New pairings incoming after a wave of mid-season shakeups

Let us know your player of the tournament — and who’s heating up going into the next event.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro and Catch Up 04:41 – Brussels P2 Initial Vibes and Feelings 07:01 – Men’s Final: Coello/Tapia vs Chingotto/Galán 30:37 – Women’s Final: Sánchez/Josemaría vs Brea/Triay 38:45 – Additional HUGE Moments From Brussels P2 45:25 – New Pairings 48:38 – Outro

We’re back with a full recap of the 2025 Qatar Major — and it delivered everything.

From comeback stories to wind-swept chaos, this tournament had no shortage of drama.
We dive into:

Tapia’s return to form and how Coello backed him for the win

Brea & Triay’s 4th straight title — are we witnessing a new No.1 in the making?

How the swirling conditions in Doha shook up the playing field

Surprising performances, early exits, and standout moments from both the men’s and women’s draws

👇 Let us know what stood out to you the most from the Qatar Major!

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0:00 - Intro & Catch up
5:00 - Inital Vibes & Thoughts on Qatar Major
9:19 - Men’s Final
26:22 - Padel Intelligence we love you!
30:10 Women’s Final
42:01 - Men’s Semi-Final: Paquito / Bergamini vs Chingotto / Galan
47:22 - Shots of the Tournament
48:08 - Men’s Semi-Final: Coki / Yanguas vs Coello / Tapia
1:00:00 - Juan Tello Teams Up with Di Nenno!
1:10:00 - Outro

In this episode of Off-Court Chats, we sit down with William Wallich — the founder of Wallich Padel, one of the most premium and innovative padel racket brands in the world.

Handcrafted in Sweden and made with the same carbon fiber used in hypercars like Koenigsegg, Wallich’s custom rackets are changing how serious players think about their gear.

We dive into:

The origin story of Wallich Padel and how it all started

Why performance, durability, and custom craftsmanship matter more than ever

What goes into building a €1000 racket — and who it’s really for

How gear might shape the future of padel as the sport grows globally

🎧 Whether you're a gearhead, a padel player looking to upgrade, or just love stories of passion turned into product — this one’s for you.

👇 Let us know in the comments: Would YOU ever invest in a custom racket?

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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:40 – How Wallich Padel Was Born
5:07 – What Pro Players Really Think of Wallich Rackets
8:35 – Building the Brand… While Sleeping on the Factory Floor
11:19 – When the Wallich Factory Got Broken Into…
14:41 – From Hypercars to Padel: The Carbon Fiber Origin Story
21:14 – What Actually Makes a Wallich Racket Different?
23:40 – How Players Custom-Build Their Own Racket
28:44 – Are Custom Rackets the Future of Padel?
32:20 – €1300 for a Racket?! Why It Costs That Much
33:55 – What’s Inside a Premium Padel Racket (It’s Not What You Think)
37:27 – Can a Racket Really Help With Tennis Elbow?
39:13 – How Long Should a Top-Tier Racket Actually Last?
40:00 – The Biggest On-Court Impact Players Notice
43:28 – The Science Behind Wallich Padel
44:10 – Who These Rackets Are (and Aren’t) For
46:29 – Why These Rackets Don’t Break (and Wh